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Prerogative Court of Canterbury - Letters of Administration, extractions

1675 - 1838

Petrus[Peter] Edwards, Bristol. September, 1675. On the third day, Admon of all and singular, the Goods, Chattels, and Credits, of Peter Edwards, late of the City of Bristol, but who died in parts overseas; was granted to Sara Edwards, the Relict, of the said deceased. She having been first sworn by Commission, duly to Administer. ( In the right margin, dates of Ultimate January; & Ultimate July, 1676. These dates recorded routinely, represent Court deadlines, for further Court business pertaining to the Administration of Estate. The presentation of an Inventory of Estate, by the executrix, etc. )

*Appears to be Peter Edwards of Bristol/Carbonear.

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William Sowden, Port Le Grave. March, 1698/9. On the Seventh day, Admon of the Goods Chattels and Credits of William Sowden, late of Port Le Grave, in Newfoundland, in parts overseas, deceased; was granted to Catherine Sowden, Widow, & Relict, of the said deceased, being first sworn by Commission, duly to Administer. ( Ult September, 1699; & Ult March, 1700. )

( While “no connection” with Newfoundland, has been found to date, should a Poole, Dorset, marriage, be listed here; for any possible future consideration? ) Banns of Marriage between Samuel Dawe, a Sojourner in Poole, Dorset; and Ann Sowden of Rame, in the County of Cornwall. Were published on the three Sundays underwritten: Dec 29, 1765, Jan 5, 1766, & Jan 12, 1766. The marriage Register gives a marriage date of January 16, 1766.

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Richard Sleat(e), late of Bockhampton in County Southampton, but at Newfoundland. Oct, 1706. On the Fifteenth Day, Admon of the Goods Chattels and Credits of Richard Sleat, late of Bockhampton in County Southampton, but at Newfoundland, in parts overseas, deceased; was granted to Moses Kittier, the lawful Attorney, of the said deceased, being first sworn by Commission, duly to Administer. Richard Sleate's Widow, & Relict, renouncing. ( Ult April, 1707; & Ult October, 1707. )

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Richard Gatherell, Newfoundland. Dec, 1707. On the Sixteenth day, Admon of the Goods Chattels and Credits of Richard Getherell, late of Newfoundland, in parts overseas, deceased; was granted to Eliza Getherell, Widow, & Relict, of the said deceased, being first sworn by Commission, duly to Administer. ( Utl June; & Ult Dec, 1708. )

CO 194/3. Pages, 475-476. Received March 26, 1706. Contains a listing of Conception Bay names. Robert Wooton, John Garland, William Pynne, George Davies, Richard Gatterill, Thomas Pike, Andery Marken, Tobias Davis, William Luscomb, Robert Pinne, William Marshall, Francis Shepard, Johnathan Webber, John Clark, Nicholas Green, Edward Guy, Thomas Wheedlar, William Reeves, William Boyase, Peter Brock, Thomas Williams, Richard Dean, Ambrose Cheek(e), Edward Gwilliam, Richard Powell, Peter Lenicoal ( Lenicole/Le Nicolle/Nicolle ), Joseph Parsons, James Meally, John Butt, George Butt, and Phillip Brock. *Gatrill - Ringwood??? Captain Silas Wooton, 1698, at Harbour Grace.

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Barnabas Gauntlett, Bonavista. April 1710. On the fourth day Admon of the Goods, Chattels, and Credits of Barnaby Gauntlett, late of Bonavista in Newfoundland, deceased, was granted to Richard Chaulk, the Curator or Guardian lawfully assigned of Jacob & Elizabeth Gauntlett, Spinsters, and Minors, the natural and lawful Children and only issue of the said deceased. For the use and benefit of Marie Gauntlett, the Widow and Relict of the said deceased, and the Minors, being first sworn duly to administer. ( Ult October; Ult April, 1711 )

*Of Bayleys Cove, Bonavista, 1708. ?Barnaby Gauntlett Jr. of Christchurch, Hampshire? *William Wyng Sr. witnessed the 1690 Will, of his peer, Barnaby Gauntlett Sr., of Bockhampton, Christchurch, Hampshire. ?Earlier, William Wyng & Thomas Newell, were the first Planters at Greenspond?

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Thomas Neck, Newfoundland. June, 1710. On the Third day, Admon of the Goods Chattels and Credits of Thomas Neck, late of Newfoundland in parts overseas, deceased; was granted to Anne Neck, Widow, & Relict, of the said deceased, being first sworn by Commission, duly to Administer. ( Ult December, 1710; & Ult June, 1711. )

*This was not the shipmaster, Thomas Neck(s), of Kenton, Devon.

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John Davis, Newfoundland. April, 1711. On the Seventh day, Admon of the Goods Chattels and Credits of John Davis, late of Newfoundland in parts overseas, deceased; was granted to Mary Davis, Widow, & Relict, of the said deceased, being first sworn by Commission, duly to Administer. ( Ult October 1711; & Ult April, 1712. ) *?Trinity Bay, the South Coast, or Carbonear?

Carbonear Davis family consideration? Lloyd’s Register, 1764: "Caesar", J. Davey, Topsham - Naples, 100 Tons, 8 Men. British built, 1754. Captain & Father. Lloyds List, Mar 20, 1764, edition. Arrived at the Downs, the "Augustus Caesar", Captain Davey, from Leghorn.

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John Poindestre, Newfoundland. July, 1715. On the Ninth day, Admon of the Goods Chattels and Credits of John Poindestre, alias Potin, late of Newfoundland, in parts overseas, deceased; was granted to Damien Poindestre, the father of the said deceased, being first sworn by Commission, duly to Administer. ( Ult Dec; & Ult June, 1716. )

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David Dean, Bonavista. Feb, 1740. On the twenty fifth day Admon of the Goods Chattels and Credits of David Dean late of Bonavista in Newfoundland, a Batchelor, deceased; was granted to William Dean, the natural and lawful Brother of the said deceased, being first sworn, duly to Administer. ( Ult August, 1740; & Ult February, 1741. )

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John Hillyard, St. John's, Newfoundland. Feb, 1741. Of St. John, Southwark, Surrey. Widow & Relict, Sarah Hillyard. ( Ult August; & Ult Feb, 1742. )

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Thomas Cannington, Newfoundland. May, 1741. Grantee: the natural & lawful father, Thomas Canington. ( Ult Nov; & Ult May, 1742. )

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Isaac Bonovrier, Bonavista. Jan 1746. On the Eighth day, Admon of the Goods Chattels and Credits of Isaac Bonovrier, late of Bonavista in Newfoundland, Widower, deceased, was granted to Joseph White, the Curator or Guardian lawfully assigned of Isaac Bonovrier and Ann Bonovrier, Spinsters, and Minors, the natural and lawful Children and only issue of the said deceased, for the use and benefit of the said Minors, until one of them shall attain the Age of twenty one Years, being first sworn by Commission, duly to Administer. ( Ult June; & Ult Dec, 1747. )

( Isaac Bonovrier of London. Plural possibilities exist for his birth. One Isaac Bonovrier was baptized on Oct 22, 1693, at the French Protestant Church, Spitalfields, in Threadneedle St, in London. Ie: the working class of Huguenots. The gentry class of Huguenots, resided in Westminster, London. Register of St. Stephen, Walbrook, London. Sep 10, 1728. Isaac Bonovrier buried in Ye vault. )

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Nicholas Belben, Bay de Verde. Jan, 1748. On the Second day, Admon of the Goods Chattels and Credits of Nicholas Belbin, late of Bay de Verde in Newfoundland, deceased; was granted to John Belben, the lawful Attorney of Catherine Belben, Widow, the Relict of the said Deceased. For the use and benefit of the said Catherine Belbin, now residing at Bay de Verde aforesaid, being first sworn by Commission, duly to Administer. ( Ult June; & Ult Dec, 1748. )

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John Cornish, of West Teignmouth, at Newfoundland. Feb 1754. On the Ninth day, Admon of the Goods Chattels and Credits of John Cornish, late of West Teignmouth, in the County of Devon, but of Newfoundland, in parts beyond the seas, deceased; was granted to Katherine Cornish, Widow, the Relict, of the said deceased, being first sworn by Commission, duly to Administer. ( Ult July; & Ult Jan, 1755. )

*John Cornish wed Catherine Waldron, 1730, West Teignmouth???

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James Dunford, Newfoundland. Mar 1761. The younger of Christchurch, Hampshire. Grantee: James Dunford, the father. ( Ult Aug; & Ult Feb, 1762. )

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William Pynn, Newfoundland. Oct, 1765. On the Second day, Admon of the Goods Chattels and Credits of William Pynn, late a Seaman belonging to his Majesty's Ship of War, the Alarm Frigate, in the pay of his Majesty's Navy, a Batchelor, deceased; was granted to Jacob Thrall, the lawful Attorney of Ann Pynn, Widow, the natural and lawful Mother, and nest of Kin of the said deceased. For the use and benefit of the said Ann Pynn, now residing at Newfoundland, he having been first sworn by Commission, duly to Administer. ( Ult Mar; & Ult Sept, 1766. )

*Son of Henry Pynn & Ann Thistle. "William, a lieutenant in the navy, died of the yellow fever on the Jamaica Station". The 32 gun frigate "Alarm", regularly visited the Jamaica Station, during the era.

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Samuel Symes, Fogo Island. Apr, 1766. On the fourteenth day Admon of the Goods Chattels and Credits of Samuel Symes, late of Fogo in Newfoundland, a Widower, deceased; was granted to John Symes, the natural and lawful Son of the said deceased, he being first sworn by Commission, duly to Administer. ( Ult Oct; & Ult Apr, 1767. )

Per Seary: a Samuel Symes of St. John's, 1762. CO 194.15 *Unconnected?

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John Jeanes, Carbonear. Jan, 1766. On the Second day Admon of the Goods Chattels and Credits of John Jeanes late of Carbonear in Newfoundland, a Batchelor, deceased; was granted to Hester Webber, Wife of Robert Webber, the natural and lawful Sister, and next of Kin of the said deceased, she having been first sworn by Commission, duly to Administer. ( Ult June; & Ult Dec, 1766. )

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Robert Troke, Fogo Island. Feb, 1767. On the Twelfth day, Admon of the Goods Chattels and Credits of Robert Troke, late of Winkton, in the County of Southampton, but at Fogo Harbour in the Island of Newfoundland, in America, deceased; was granted to Sarah Troke, Widow, the Relict, of the said deceased, she having been first sworn by Commission, duly to Administer. ( Ult July; & Ult Jan, 1768. )

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Phineas Cheek, St. John's. Apr 1768. On the twenty eighth day, Admon of the Goods Chattels and Credits of Phineas Cheek, late a Seaman belonging to his Majesty's Ship Edgar, in the pay of his Majesty's Navy, a Batchelor, deceased; was granted to Samuel Flamank, otherwise Flemick, the lawful Attorney of Roger Cheek, the natural and lawful Father of the said deceased. For the use and benefit of the said Roger Cheek, now residing at St. John's in Newfoundland, he having been first sworn by Commission, duly to Administer. ( Ult Oct; & Ult Apr, 1769. )

*A Phineas Cheek bap 1735, at Woolborough, Devon. Son of Roger Cheek. Any Connection? *1730/1, Woolborough, Devon: Roger Cheek of Cockington, wed Hannah Saunders.

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William Primrose, Newfoundland. Mar, 1771. On the twenty eighth day, Admon of the Goods Chattels and Credits of William Primrose, formerly of Burton Bradstock, in the County of Dorset, but late at Carbonear in Conception Bay in Newfoundland, in parts beyond the Seas, a Batchelor, deceased; was granted to Mary Bishop, Spinster, the Niece, and only next of Kin of the said deceased, she having been first sworn by Commission, duly to Administer. ( Ult Sept; & Ult Mar, 1772. )

*Samuel Thurman, Mariner of Burton Bradstock, had an Archdeaconry of Dorset Court, Admon, on Feb 11, 1752. ?Captain Sam Thurman, for John Davis? Samuel Thurman of Burton Bradstock & Mary Lock of Dorchester married 21-Jan 1724/5, at Holy Trinity, Dorchester. Basically "one of the Bridport men". In early Newfoundland, "cleared outwards”, of the head port of Lyme.

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Francis Frowd/Froud, Newfoundland. Aug, 1774. On the thirteenth day, Admon of the Goods Chattels and Credits of Francis Froud, late of Trinity Harbour, in in the Island of Newfoundland, a Batchelor, deceased; was granted to Mary Sharp, Wife of Stephen Sharp, the natural and lawful Sister, and next of Kin of the said deceased, she having been first sworn by Commission, duly to Administer. ( Ult Feb; & Ult Aug, 1775. )

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Johnathan Batters, White Bay Harbour. Feb, 1776. On the fifteenth day, Admon of the Goods Chattels and Credits of Johnathan Batters, late of White Bay Harbour, in in the Island of Newfoundland, a Batchelor, deceased; was granted to James Batters, the natural and lawful Brother, of the said deceased, he having been first sworn by Commission, duly to Administer. Eleanor Batters, Widow, the natural and lawful Mother, and next of Kin of the said deceased, having first renounced. ( Ult Aug; & Ult Feb, 1777. )

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Thomas Goby, Fogo Island. Mar, 1776. On the fourteenth day, Admon of the Goods Chattels and Credits of Thomas Goby, late of Christchurch Twyneham in the County of Southampton, but in the Harbour of Fogo in the Island of Newfoundland, in North America, a Widower, deceased, was granted to John Slade, a Creditor of the said deceased, he having been first sworn by Commission, duly to Administer. John Goby, the Grand Father, and Curator or Guardian lawfully assigned to Richard Goby and Ann Goby, Spinster Minors, the natural lawful and only Children of the said deceased, having first renounced the Letters of Admon, of the Goods of the said deceased. ( Ult Sept; & Ult Mar, 1777. )

*A Thomas Goby had Ann bap on Mar 4, 1758, & Richard bap on Mar 9?, 1763, at Christchurch. Check guardian, grandfather John Goby? Will of John Goby of Purewell, Christchurch, Hampshire, gent, April 20, 1780. Names 2 grandchildren, Ann & Richard Goby.

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Richard Fudge, Newfoundland. May, 1780. On the sixth day, Admon of the Goods Chattels and Credits of Richard Fudge, late of the Parish of Corscombe, in the County of Dorset, but at Newfoundland, in parts beyond the Seas, deceased; was granted to Mary Fudge, Widow, the Relict of the said deceased, she having been first sworn by Commission, duly to Administer. ( Ult Oct; & Ult Apr, 1781. )

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Isaac Bonovrier, Bonavista. Feb, 1783. On the sixth day, Admon of the Goods Chattels and Credits of Isaac Bonovrier, late of St. John's in the Island of Newfoundland, a Batchelor, deceased; was granted to Buckler Sheppard, the Cousin, Gentleman, and one of the next of Kin of the said deceased; he having been first sworn by Commission, duly to Administer. ( Ult Aug; & Ult Feb, 1784. )

*Buckler Shepard, "resident in the Chapelry of Lymington", wed Fanny Shepard/Sheppard of the Chapelry of Lymington, on Mar 22, 1766, at Lymington, Hampshire. Witnesses: John Shephard, & John Davys. *Buckler Sheppard is a name appearing at Bonavista, & Poole, Dorset. Admon of Mary Sheppard, widow of Buckler Sheppard, in the Peculiar Court of Poole, Dorset; on Jul 26, 1794. Grantee: the only son of Mary Sheppard; Edward Madgwick.

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John Emberly of Newfoundland. Grantee: John Emberly, the Father. Nov, 1789.

*A John Emberly of Blackwater, Christchurch, Hampshire, Newfoundland Planter, 1710. *The July 7, 1730, Admon of John Emberly of Christchurch was granted to Moses Kittier, his principal Creditor. *John Emberly wed Elizabeth De Gruchy, on Nov 13, 1750, at Christchurch. *John Emberly wed Mary Thorn, on Oct 19, 1760, at Christchurch. *All, suggestive of Trinity Bay, Newfoundland, association.

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Joseph Bower of Bristol/Newfoundland, Batchelor. Grantee: Joseph Bower, the Father, Mar, 1791. *PCC Will of Joseph Bower of Harbour Grace Newfoundland, PROB 11/1230/256. 24 April 1793. Will made on Nov 24, 1787, at Harbour Grace. ( Deceased, in 1787. ) Brother and sister at Bristol, James & Elizabeth. The brother James Bower, was the executor, in 1793.

*PCC Will of Joseph Bower, Broker of Bristol, PROB 11/1217/89. 12 April 1792. Will made on Sep 20, 1784. Proved by his daughter, Elizabeth Macbraire. Step brother William Willett. Sons Joseph & James. 1758, Broker - check Bristol Poll books. In 1775, Joseph Bower was at Kingsdown, Bristol. In St. James Parish. Joseph Bower, Broker, was a son of James Bower Esq., of Bristol, barrister-at-law. Joseph & Elizabeth Bower had James & Elizabeth bap on Mar 21, 1762, at St. George, Hanham Abbots, Gloucestershire. Elizabeth Bower wed James Macbraire on Feb 28, 1792, at St. Mary Redcliffe, Bristol. James Macbraire settled in Newfoundland, as a merchant. Later he held plural public situations in St. John’s. Joseph Bower buried on Feb 11, 1792, at St. James, Bristol.

*Another Joseph Bower. Hampshire Record office. Alt Ref No: 21M65/D4/1780/7. Bond for the administration of the estate of Joseph Bower of Newfoundland, America, 'Shipfaringman', 18 Jan 1780. Administration granted to Susannah Challis of Bashley, New Milton, wife of John Challis.

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Thomas Dible of Brockenhurst, Hampshire/Bonavista. Grantees: Brothers James & John Dible. Feb, 1792. Will of James Dible, Sen, of Brockenhurst, Hampshire, wheelwright, 1758. Marriage Allegation: Dible, James, of Brockenhurst, wheelwright, & Christian Musto, of Lymington, w, at Boldre, 18 May 1734.

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John Cutler of Newfoundland, Batchelor. Grantee: Moses Cutler, his Brother. Feb, 1794.

*Bonavista? Later Cutler family at Greenspond? From Ringwood, Hampshire??

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John Sharp of Bonavista, Batchelor. Grantee: Philip Sharp, the Father. Aug, 1803.

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Joseph Furneaux of Newfoundland. Grantee: Jane Furneaux, Widow & Relict. Jan, 1811.

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Robert Oakley of Wimborne Minster and Silly Cove Harbour, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland, Widower. Oct, 1818. Grantee: Richard Oakley, the lawful Attorney for Robert Oakley, one of the deceased's Children.

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George Rowsell, the elder, of Hall's Bay. Grantee: James Rowsell, his Son. Feb, 1819. 300 Lbs.

George's son John Rowsell wed Emma, Sept 8, 1798. Children listed below here. Newfoundland Probate Estate Case Files. John Rowsell, 1844. Volume 2, # 410. The Petition of William Rowsell and Henry Rowsell of Halls Ray, Newfoundland, Planters, Humbly Sheweth; That your Petitioner's Father John Rowsell, late of Halls Ray, Newfoundland, Planter, departed this life in the month of December, last past. Leaving him surviving, no widow, but the following issue, viz: Thomas Rowsell aged about 45 years, William Rowsell aged about 37 years, John Rowsell aged about 35 years, Joseph Rowsell aged about 33 years, James Rowsell aged about 30 years, Jane Paddock aged about 40 years, Sarah May aged about 27 years, Mary Head aged about 25 years, That the deceased left some Property in Newfoundland which requires the care of Probate. That the deceased left a Will by which your Petitioners are nominated and appointed Executors. Your Petitioners therefore humbly pray that your Lordships will be pleased to commit Probate of the Will of their said Father, to your Petitioners, who as in duty bound, will ever pray. Signed: William Rowsell, Henry Rowsell. Sworn at Twillingate this 10 September, A.D. 1844. John Stark. Commissioner Probate Court Supreme Court. Probate granted Nov 2, 1844, to William & Henry Rowsell, Executors. Estate value, 300Lbs.

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Gerald Ford of Bonavista, Gentleman. Grantee: Elizabeth Ford, Widow & Relict. Jan, 1830.

Gerrard Ford bap on Dec 30, 1763, at Holt, Wimborne Minster. Son of Gerrard Ford & Mary Hapgood. Gerrard Ford wed Elizabeth Lander?, on Nov 17, 1787, at Bonavista.

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Sarah Abbott of Bonavista, Widow. Grantee: William & Henry Abbott, two of her Children. Dec, 1831. 450 Lbs.

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Robert Gillingham of Gander Bay, Planter, Widower. Grantee: Thomas Street Bird, the lawful Attorney for James Gillingham, his Son. Feb, 1838.

Slade, 1795. Robert Gillingham, “Tin pots per William Pittman”. In 1779, John Hodder was with Captain William Pittman at Shoe Cove, Cape St. John, Notre Dame Bay; apparently from Trinity Bay. Lloyd's List Aug 17, 1779, arrived at Newfoundland, from Gibraltar & Cadiz, the vessel "John", Captain Pittman. Lloyd's Register, 1779, "John", Snow, 180 Tons/14 Men, Captain R. Edwards, Newfoundland to Poole. For: I. & B. Lester. Lloyd's Register, 1780, "John", Snow, 180 Tons/14 Men, Captain W. Pittman, Newfoundland to Poole. For: I. & B. Lester. ( Capt. Edwards crossed out. ) 1836 Census, Dog Bay. John & George Hodder.

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*Many early East and North Coast Newfoundland settlers, originated on the South and West border of the New Forest, in Hampshire. Sometimes, they were one of plural sons. Who weren't inheriting a share of the ancestral family land. Rather their father bequeathing a sum of money, in lieu. There were cases where the subdivision of land, would not support all family siblings. And there were cases, where after some time of husbanding land, the Leases were revoked for reasons like death, sickness, etc. Thereby, some whom were facing poor circumstances at home, made the decision to make a trial, in the "land of the fish".